The departments in the College of Science,
Engineering
and Technology have a proud history of preparing students for careers
in
biology, chemistry, geosciences, mathematics, statistics, industrial
technology,
engineering technology, telecommunications, graphic communications,
engineering
and physics. The programs of the College are exceptionally strong
because
of our talented, dedicated, student-oriented faculty.

Graduate degrees offered by the College of
Science, Engineering
and Technology are Master of Arts in geoscience and mathematics; Master
of Science in biology, chemistry, management of technology,
geosciences,
mathematics and water science; and Master of Arts in Teaching in
mathematics.
The college also offers courses in support of the Master of Arts in
Education.

The college's faculty are recognized scholars
whose state-of-the-art
interdisciplinary research is funded by agencies such as the National
Institutes
of Health, National Science Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency
and the Department of Energy. Like some of the finest liberal arts
colleges
in the country, we use our research program to enhance the learning
environment
for our undergraduate and graduate students. It is our belief that
students
learn science, mathematics, engineering, and technology best by doing
REAL
work in these areas. To this end, some Murray State students have the
opportunity
to work side-by-side with faculty trying to solve some of the most
interesting
questions facing the scientific community today. Our students, both
undergraduate
and graduate, have published the results of their research in national
journals and presented their work at regional and national conferences.
In other cases, students at Murray State have the opportunity to gain
valuable
hands-on experience through our co-op program. These kinds of
experiences
give our graduates the edge they need when applying for graduate
school,
professional school or, when entering the job market.

Murray State's designation as a Commonwealth
Center of
Excellence for Reservoir Research and the Program of Distinction in
Telecommunication
Systems Management adds to our distinctiveness both in the state and in
the national and international academic communities.

There is little question that our academic
program is
different from those you will find at many universities. It is because
of this difference that the College of Science, Engineering and
Technology
received a $1.5 million award from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute,
identifying our pre-medical program as one of the premier programs in
the
country. The Hughes award is one of the most sought after recognitions
of academic excellence presented in the academic community today.

Our faculty are here to assist all our
students, providing
extra challenge or extra help as needed. The College's legacy of
offering
the very best in undergraduate and graduate instruction continues to be our top priority. Our faculty
continuously review
and revise our curricula to help ensure that our programs are preparing
all our students for today and tomorrow's careers.

Associate degree programs in the college are
closely related
to the Kentucky Tech Prep education initiative. Graduates and transfer
students from technical, community and junior colleges are invited to
continue
their education in our upper-division baccalaureate degree programs.

Programs and Facilities

Program of Distinction in Telecommunication
Systems
Management. The telecommunications field, which incorporates
systems
and networks of leading-edge technologies such as fiber optic systems,
satellites, wireless, telephony and cable, is rapidly changing and
growing.
The changes taking place in this field are dramatically influencing how
individuals and institutions communicate and how they conduct business.
Technological advances in the telecommunications area have profoundly
affected
government, retail, finance, health care, education, industry and
entertainment
sectors. Murray State's exciting new program in telecommunications
systems
management is helping prepare our graduates to become the leaders in
this
important emerging field.

Center of Excellence for Reservoir Research.
Murray
State University hosts one of the five designated Centers of Excellence
in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With funding support from agencies
like
the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Environmental
Protection
Agency, Tennessee Valley Authority and the Kentucky Department for
Natural
Resources, Murray State's research program in ecosystem sciences is
both
nationally and internationally recognized.

Three distinct components make up the Center:
the Hancock
Biological Station (HBS), the Mid-America Remote sensing Center (MARC),
and the Chemical Analysis Laboratory (CAL). The Center's primary
research
focus is long-term reservoir studies, principally on Kentucky and
Barkley
lakes. Center expertise is also available for analyzing environmental
problems
associated with other ecosystems in the region.

The Center for Reservoir Research provides
outstanding
research opportunities for scientists from around the world to study
the
region's unique environment. The Center also provides Murray State
University
undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to engage in
hands-on
research with faculty who are at the vanguard of ecosystem science.

Mid-America Remote sensing Center.
Since the late
1970's when Murray State was declared the official NASA Landsat
technology
transfer agent, the Mid-America Remote sensing Center has distinguished
itself as the premier remote sensing/geographic information center for
the Commonwealth of Kentucky. MARC associates have educated students
from
all over the world in applications of space-age technology. In
addition,
MARC faculty and staff, using state-of-the-art image processing
hardware
and software, have conducted numerous resource management projects
throughout
the region for government as well as private sector groups. MARC also
serves
as a "clearinghouse" for geographically

College of Science, Engineering and Technologyreferenceable data bases for the Center of
Excellence,
with MARC associates coordinating the design and implementation of an
interactive
automated geographic information system (GIS) for Kentucky Lake and its
surrounding environments.

Hancock Biological Station. A
year-round research
and teaching facility located on beautiful Kentucky Lake, the HBS is
one
of the finest centers of its kind in the Midwest. HBS acts as the field
research focal point for the Center of Excellence for Reservoir
Research
and for the Ecological Consortium of Mid-America. The facilities, which
include both faculty and student housing, are available year-round to
all
scientists interested in ecosystem research. Hancock Biological Station
contains state-of-the-art laboratories for aquatic chemistry, scanning
electron microscopy, ecology, wildlife and fisheries. A full-time
technical
staff operates the facilities. Field-oriented classes at the station
attract
students from around the nation. A wide variety of formal classes are
offered
each summer. These may include ecology, ornithology, limnology, field
botany,
stream ecology, reservoir ecology, scanning electron microscopy and
vertebrate
ecology. Independent research topics provide opportunities for
individualized
instruction and close interactions with researchers. Classes are open
to
undergraduates, graduate students, teachers and others interested in
enhancing
their knowledge of ecology, ecosystems and the natural environment.

Chemical Analysis Laboratory. The
Chemical Analysis
Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation enabling
high-quality
instruction in environmental analytical chemistry at both the
undergraduate
and graduate levels. The Chemical Analysis Laboratory is a major
contributor
to the Center of Excellence research through its provision of chemical
analyses for environmental chemistry, ecotoxicological, trace element
and
acid deposition studies. In addition, it offers regional laboratory
service
for industries, institutions and individuals in west Kentucky, the
greater
Ohio Valley region and beyond in fulfillment of its regional economic
service
role.

The College of Science, Engineering and
Technology enjoys
excellent facilities in the Martha Layne Collins Center, Hugh L. Oakley
Applied Science Building, Blackburn Science Building and several
off-campus
sites. Also, the Commonwealth of Kentucky has approved the construction
of a new science complex at Murray State University. The first phase of
this exciting new teaching and research facility is the Biological
Science
building, which opened in fall of 2004.

The Department of Biological Sciences offers
baccalaureate
programs with a major in biology (pre-medicine, pre-dentistry,
pre-optometry,
pre-physical therapy, molecular biology, fisheries, aquatic biology and
secondary certification options available) or an area of concentration
in wildlife and conservation biology. These programs are designed to
prepare
students for professional or graduate work in the life sciences.
Curricula
provide students with a basic core of science courses plus advanced
biology
courses in their particular field of interest. The department also
offers
a two-year, pre-professional program in pharmacy and a minor in biology.

The Department of Biological Sciences has
offices, classrooms,
laboratories, and research facilities in the newly constructed Biology
Building and on the second and third floors of the Blackburn Science
Building.
The department also has two off-campus resources which are utilized in
field-oriented teaching and research programs. One of these, Murphy's
Pond,
is a 300-acre preserve in Hickman County with one of the few remaining
cypress swamps in western Kentucky. The other, Hancock Biological
Station,
is a modern classroom/laboratory complex located on the western shore
of
Kentucky Lake 17 miles from the main campus. The station is ideally
located
in an area of diverse aquatic habitats and is the focal point for the
Center
of Excellence for Reservoir Research, dedicated to the study of
Kentucky
and Barkley Reservoirs.

Total Curriculum Requirements 125 hrs1Curriculum satisfies 9-10 hours of science
University Studies requirements and ten hours of University Studies
electives.2A maximum of three hours total from BIO 483,
484 and BIO 491, 492, 493, 494 may be used.3This course does not apply toward the chemistry
minor.4Chemistry co-requirements may apply toward
the requirements for a minor in chemistry.

University Studies selections must include:
•Science and Mathematics:
CHE 201 General College Chemistry
MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
PHY 130 General Physics I2
PHY 131 General Physics I Laboratory2

Total Curriculum Requirements 125 hrs1A freshman must have a math ACT score of 25
or higher to declare a major in Biomedical Sciences. However, any
student
may apply to the program and must have completed 32 credit hours with a
GPA of 3.0, and must have taken BIO 115, 116, CHE 201, 202 and MAT 250
with grades of B or better. Any student wishing to seek this
degree
(whether declared as a freshman or not) must apply to the Biomedical
Sciences
committee for admission into the program.2Required for area if not taken as a University
Studies elective.

Total Curriculum Requirements 125 hrs1Curriculum satisfies all hours of science
University Studies requirements (Section II).2Chemistry co-requirements may fulfill the
requirements for a minor in chemistry.

Total Curriculum Requirements 125 hrs1Curriculum satisfies all hours of science
University Studies requirements (Section II).2A maximum of three hours total from BIO 483,
484 and BIO 491, 492, 493, 494 may be used.3Chemistry co-requirements may apply toward
the requirements for a minor in chemistry.4ENG 204 strongly recommended. Electives other
than ENG 204 must be at the 300 level or above.

Total Curriculum Requirements 120 hrs1A maximum of three hours total from BIO 483,
484 and BIO 491, 492, 493, 494 may be used.2Chemistry co-requirements may apply toward
the requirements for a minor in chemistry.

Total Curriculum Requirements 125-136 hrs1Curriculum satisfies all science University
Studies requirements.2A maximum of three hours total from BIO 483,
484 and BIO 491, 492, 493, 494 may be used.3Chemistry co-requirements may apply toward
the requirements for a minor in chemistry.

University Studies selections must include:
•Communication and Basic Skills:
COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking
•Science and Mathematics:
CHE 201 General College Chemistry
MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometryor
MAT 250 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I
PHY 130 General Physics I
PHY 131 General Physics I Laboratory

Total Curriculum Requirements 125 hrs1Curriculum satisfies all hours of science
University Studies requirements and nine hours of University Studies
electives.2Limnology and some other aquatic classes are
only offered as summer Hancock Biological Station courses.3This course does not apply toward the chemistry
minor.4Chemistry co-requirements may apply toward
the requirements for a minor in chemistry.

Note: Certification requires a grade of
B
or better in one English composition course and a C or better
in
a University Studies math course, public speaking, and EDU 103 or
equivalent
course. Additional requirements for admission to teacher education and
student teaching must be met. See advisor and/or Office of Teacher
Education
Services for details.

Total Curriculum Requirements 132-151 hrs71Curriculum satisfies 15 hours of science University
Studies requirements.2With a grade of C or better.3PHY 235 and 236 will also meet this requirement.4This course does not apply toward the chemistry
minor.5PHY 255 and 256 will also meet this requirement.6PRAXIS Exam required during last semester
before student teaching. Certification requires a grade of B or better
in one English composition course and a grade of C or better in a
University
Studies math course, public speaking, and EDU 103 or equivalent course.
Additional requirements for admission to teacher education and student
teaching must be met. See advisor and/or Office of Teacher Education
Services
for details.7Chemistry co-requirements may apply toward
the requirements for a minor in chemistry.

1The above program is based on the
current
admission requirements of the College of Pharmacy, University of
Kentucky.
Other colleges of pharmacy will have somewhat different requirements
from
those listed above. The curriculum can be modified to meet the
requirements
of most professional programs. Pre-pharmacy students desiring a four
year
program to receive the B.S. degree should follow the pre-medicine
option
and include all the courses listed above. The pre-pharmacy advisor
should
be consulted.2Must be a two-course series.3A course focusing on the study of a Third
World or non-Western country.

Biology Minor 21 hrsComplete any two of BIO 115, 116, 221 and
222. Twelve
hours of electives 300 level or above (BIO 330 and 333 are highly
recommended)
A maximum of three hours total from BIO 483, 484, 491, 492, 493, or 494
may be used. Remaining BIO hours should be chosen with advisor's
approval.
BIO 101, 201, and 499 will not count toward this minor. Six hours must
be upper-level (300 and greater) courses completed in residence at
Murray
State University.

The Department of Chemistry is fully certified
by the
American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training. The
department
offers an area in chemistry or a major with options in teacher
certification,
forensics, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, biochemistry or
pre-MBA.

The chemistry area program is designed for
students planning
careers in engineering, the chemical industry, or for those who plan to
pursue graduate study following the baccalaureate degree. Upon
completion
of this program, graduates are certified as professional chemists.
Alumni
with the area are well prepared to succeed in nationally recognized
Ph.D.
programs in chemistry.

The chemistry major program is recommended for
students
planning careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy,
secondary education, toxicology, or biochemistry.

The department offers a minor in chemistry as
well as
a Master of Science in Chemistry.

Murray State has a nationally recognized
chemistry student
organization, the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society.
The Murray State Chapter has continually been recognized as being one
of
the most outstanding chapters in the nation.

The department is closely aligned with the
Chemical Analysis
Laboratory (CAL), the Center for Reservoir Research (CRR), and efforts
to enhance the biomedical sciences at Murray State University.

An excellent undergraduate research program is
maintained
that allows students to become involved in research projects during
their
first semester at MSU or later if they so desire. Students present
posters
or talks each semester at local and/or national meetings.

NOTE: Requirements for teacher
certification
are established by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
Students are cautioned that requirements may change. For current
information,
student should check with an advisor in the Department of Adolescent,
Career
and Special Education.

University Studies selections must include:
•Communication and Basic Skills:
COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking
•Mathematics and Science:
MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry
PHY 130 General Physics I1 and
PHY 131 General Physics I Laboratory1
PHY 132 General Physics II1 and
PHY 133 General Physics II Laboratory1
•Social Sciences:
EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development2
•University Studies Electives:
CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology3,
4
EDU 103 Issues and Practices of American
Education2,
3Note: Certification requires a grade of B
or better in one English composition course and a C or better
in
a University Studies math course, public speaking, and EDU 103 or
equivalent
course. Additional requirements for admission to teacher education and
student teaching must be met. See advisor and/or Office of Teacher
Education
Services for details.

Total Curriculum Requirements 127-132 hrs1Students pursuing a Physics minor
may substitute
PHY 235/236 and 255/256 for PHY 130/131 and 132/133.2Required for secondary
certification if not
taken as a University Studies elective.3With a grade of C or better.4May substitute CSC 136 or PHY 140,
but these
will not count for University Studies electives.

Chemistry Teaching Specialization
The teaching specialization in chemistry is a
path to
Secondary Certification in Chemistry, designed to accompany
certification
in another science content area. (All College of Education secondary
certification
course requirements must be met.) The teaching specialization in
chemistry
meets and exceeds Murray State University's requirements for a minor in
Chemistry.

Note: Even though this program exceeds
Murray State
University's requirements for a chemistry minor, in order for a
Chemistry
Minor to appear on your transcript, a minor must be declared, and all
residential
and graduation requirements must be met.

Requirements for teacher certification are
established
by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. Students are
cautioned
that changes in these requirements may occur. Therefore, for the most
current
information, students should check with an advisor in the College of
Education.

Total Curriculum Requirements 120-125 hrs1Required for major if not taken as
a University
Studies elective.2CHE 410 may substitute for CHE 403.3CSC 136, 145, or PHY 140 may be
substituted.4Four hours instead of three are
required to
complete the major if CHE 410 is taken instead of CHE 403. CHE 489, CHE
495, CHE 530, and CHE 540 are recommended as elective courses.5Biology minor strongly recommended.

Total Curriculum Requirements 120-125 hrs1Required for area if not taken as
a University
Studies elective.2CSC 136, 145, or PHY 140 may be
substituted.3In conjunction with this program
it is possible
through careful course selection to obtain an M.S. degree with one
additional
year of study following the awarding of the B.S. degree. Students
interested
in this M.S. option should contact the graduate coordinator in the
department
no later than during the junior year.

Total Curriculum Requirements 120-125 hrs1Required for major if not taken as
a University
Studies elective.2CHE 403 and three additional hours
of limited
electives may substitute for CHE 410 and CHE 420.3CSC 136, 145, or PHY 140 may be
substituted.4MAT 250 only is required if CHE
403 is taken.5PHY 130/131 and PHY 132/133 may
substitute
if CHE 403 is taken.6Fourteen hours if CHE 403 is taken.7At least one three-hour free
elective must
be chosen from outside Chemistry and may not be counted as a University
Studies requirement.

Total Curriculum Requirements 122-127 hrs1Required for major if not taken as
University
Studies electives.2CHE 403 and five additional hours
of limited
electives may substitute for CHE 410 and CHE 420. MAT 250 only is
required
if CHE 403 is taken.3CSC 136, 145, or PHY 140 may be
substituted.4PHY 130/131 and PHY 132/133 may be
substituted
for these courses but are not recommended.5Biology minor required, including
BIO 221,
222, 300, and 333; remaining courses selected from BIO 533, and 534. A
biology minor must be declared, and all residential and graduation
requirements
must be met.

Biology Minor 21 hrs
Complete any two of BIO 115, 116, 221 and 222.
Twelve
hours of electives 300 level or above (BIO 330 and 333 are highly
recommended)
A maximum of three hours total from BIO 483, 484, 491, 492, 493, or 494
may be used. Remaining BIO hours should be chosen with advisor's
approval.
BIO 101 and 201 will not count toward this minor. Six hours must be
upper-level
(300 and greater) courses completed in residence at Murray State
University.

Unrestricted Electives 11 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 120-125 hrs1The above program is based on the
current
admission requirements of the College of Pharmacy, University of
Kentucky.
Other colleges of pharmacy will have somewhat different requirements
from
those listed above. The curriculum can be modified to meet the
requirements
of most professional programs. The pre-pharmacy advisor should be
consulted.2Required for major if not taken as
a University
Studies elective.3CHE 410 may substitute for CHE 403.4CSC 136 or PHY 140 may be
substituted.

Total Curriculum Requirements 120 hrs1Required for major if not taken as
a University
Studies elective.2Even though this program exceeds
Murray State
University's requirements for a business administration minor, for a
business
administration minor to appear on your transcript, a minor must be
declared,
and all residential and graduation requirements must be met.

Chemistry Minor 21 hrs
CHE 201, 202 and electives selected from the
following
chemistry courses: 305, 310, 315, 320, 325, 352, 400, 403, 410, 420,
435,
488, and 330 or 530, but not both. A maximum of three hours may be
counted
from CHE 488. At least 21 hours is required. Six hours must be
300-level
or above courses completed in residence at Murray State University.

An area in geoscience with options in earth
science, earth
science teacher certification, geoarchaeology, geographic information
science,
and geology are provided by the department faculty. In addition to the
more traditional curricula, geosciences students have access to the
Mid-America
Remote sensing Center (MARC), a core entity in the Murray State
University
Center of Excellence for Reservoir Research.

Geosciences majors are encouraged to
participate in internships
and cooperative education experiences. Graduates have outstanding
opportunities
for employment as archaeologists, planners, cartographers, professional
geologists, remote sensing/GIS professionals, and other mapping science
applications in business, government, and education.

University Studies selections must include:
•Communication and Basic Skills:
COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking1
•Social Sciences:
PSY 180 General Psychology
•University Studies Electives:
CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology1Note: Certification requires a grade of B
or better in one English composition course and a C or better
in
a University Studies math course, public speaking, and EDU 103 or
equivalent
course. Additional requirements for admission to teacher education and
student teaching must be met. See advisor and/or Office of Teacher
Education
Services for details.

Required Limited Electives 3-4 hrs
Select upper-level courses from the list of
approved geology
electives given under the Option in Geology, below.

Collateral requirement 5 hrs
MAT 1502 (or above)
The National Science Teachers Association
(NSTA) recommends
a minimum of one course from each of the following three areas, with
total
of recommended supplemental science hours to include no fewer than 16
semester
hours.

Earth Science Teaching
SpecializationThe
teaching specialization in earth science
is a path
to Secondary Certification in Earth Science designed to accompany
certification
in another science content area (biology/chemistry/physics). All
College
of Education secondary certification course requirements must be met.

Note: Even though this program exceeds
Murray State
University's requirements for an earth science minor, in order for a
Earth
Science Minor to appear on your transcript, a minor must be declared,
and
all residential and graduation requirements must be met.

Requirements for teacher certification are
established
by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. Students are
cautioned
that changes in these requirements may occur. Therefore, for the most
current
information, students should check with an advisor in the College of
Education.

Anthropology Minor 21 hrs
ANT 140, ARC 150, plus 15 hours of electives
as approved
by advisor. Electives may include up to nine hours of sociology. Six
hours
must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State
University.

Geographic Information Science (Geography)
Minor 24
hrs
GSC 101, 110, 125, 305, 336, 522, and three
hours of electives
in geography approved by the Chair of the Department of Geosciences.
Six
hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray
State
University.

Geology Minor 21 hrs
GSC 101, 102, 202, and three additional
geology courses
chosen with the advice and consent of the Chair of the Department of
Geosciences.
Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray
State University.

Social Science Minor 24 hrs
Open only to majors in economics, geoscience
(geography
option), history, or political science who seek secondary certification
in social studies. ECO 231, GSC 110, HIS 221, POL 140, SOC 133; and six
hours of upper level courses (300 or above) from the social science
disciplines
with approval of advisor. Courses required for a major may not be
counted
toward the minor; substitutions must be from a social science
discipline
other than the major and be approved by the advisor; and requirements
for
certification for teaching secondary school social studies, grades 8
through
12 through the College of Education must also be met. Six hours must be
upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.

The Department of Industrial and Engineering
Technology
offers associate and baccalaureate programs. Also offered are a
technical
minor and a master of science degrees.

Graduates from the Department of Industrial
and Engineering
Technology are prepared to succeed in a modern industrial environment.
Typical positions within industrial and engineering applications
include
manufacturing and processes, construction and public works, computer
systems
and electronic systems, graphic communications, environmental
management,
pollution control, telecommunications, technical sales and management.
Graduates fulfill management and supervisory positions, in addition to
design, maintenance, and regulatory positions.

The department supports the university mission
through
the following services: (1) technical education to meet the needs of
MSU
students; (2) programs for non-traditional students; and (3) consulting
and regional service for schools, industry and government agencies.

All undergraduate programs in the department
of industrial
and engineering technology are required to obtain on-the-job
experience.
The experience can occur via cooperative work/study, internships,
summer
employment or other methods which fulfill program requirements.

Engineering Technology Accreditation
The Technology Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET) accredits Murray State
programs in civil and construction engineering technology.

Engineering Registration (PE)
Students in TAC/ABET accredited programs
within the department
are encouraged to seek professional engineering (PE) registration and
are
provided assistance in preparing for the fundamentals of engineering
(FE)
registration examination, the first phase of becoming a professional
engineer.
The FE examination is available to IET graduates in numerous states;
however,
current Kentucky law prohibits TAC/ABET program graduates from seeking
registration. Therefore, individual state boards should be contacted
for
eligibility requirements.

•Architectural Engineering Technology
A baccalaureate degree in architectural
engineering technology
provides students with backgrounds in architectural design, computer
aided
drafting, building structures and structural design, steel and concrete
structures, surveying and site planning, and construction estimating.
Potential
employers include architectural firms, construction (design/build)
companies,
consulting engineering firms, state and federal governments,
municipalities,
materials suppliers, and utilities. Architectural engineering
technologists
are educated in the process of taking a project from the drawing board
to the completed structure. Working together with architects and
engineers,
they assist in producing drawings and specifications for major
construction
projects. Architectural engineering technology prepares graduates for
careers
in architectural design, planning, development, and construction as
well
as technical or sales positions in a variety of manufacturing
organizations
associated with the building industry. An architectural engineering
technology
graduate seeking registration/licensure as an architect would usually
pursue
a Master of Architecture degree, typically requiring two or three years
of additional study.

The civil engineering technology program
prepares graduates
for careers in design (working with a team of engineers or architects
in
the preparation of engineering or architectural design documents),
construction
(as a field engineer, project engineer, or surveyor), or technical
sales.
If the student seeks to attain professional engineering licensure,
Murray
State offers the first three years of a 3 + 1 civil engineering program
articulated with the civil engineering program at the University of
Louisville.
Additionally, an associate degree in civil engineering technology may
be
obtained from Murray State University.

The construction engineering technology
program prepares
graduates for supervisory and managerial careers within the
construction
industry. With a degree in construction engineering technology, the
student
will be qualified for an entry-level position as a construction project
engineer, project manager, estimator, sales engineer, or field engineer.

The electromechanical engineering technologist
is a blend
of mechanical and electrical engineering technology, computer science,
information technology, and control systems. Graduates have broad application backgrounds in automation,
electronics,
data acquisition, controls, programming, and mechanical and electrical
science principles. This allows students to understand the design and
operation
of systems found in the plant environment.

•Environmental Engineering Technology
A baccalaureate degree in environmental
engineering technology
provides graduates with backgrounds in municipal and industrial water
and
wastewater treatment system design and operations, water pollution
control,
solid and hazardous waste management and site remediation, industrial
waste
treatment and pollution prevention, air pollution control, and
environmental
regulatory compliance. Course work includes field and laboratory
sampling
and analysis plus design of pollution control systems. Depending on
career
goals, students are able to emphasize either environmental science or
environmental
health and safety in their choice of electives.

CIVIL
ENGINEERING 3 + 1 PROGRAM in
articulation with the University of
Louisville

This articulation agreement enables qualified
students
enrolled in the civil engineering technology program in the College of
Industry and Technology at Murray State University to Complete a
majority
of the University of Louisville Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering
(B.S.C.E.) degree program course requirements while at Murray State
University.
The remainder of the B.S.C.E. program requirements are to be completed
at the University of Louisville with the opportunity to proceed to the
master of engineering degree at that institution.

Total Curriculum Requirements 140 hrs
*Courses with CE and IE prefixes are not
Murray State
University courses and are not described in this bulletin. Descriptions
for these courses may be found in the University of Louisville
Undergraduate
Bulletin.

This program is
designed to prepare
individuals for employment
at the supervisory and management levels in the printing industry.

Graduates of this program will be qualified to
function
as entry level managers, production planners, quality control
specialists,
production control expeditors, estimators, printing sales
representatives,
or customer service representatives.

•Graphic Communications Technology
This two-year program is designed to enable
the student
to acquire technical and professional competencies for a career in
printing
or related fields.

A graduate of this program may expect to
qualify as an
in-plant supervisor, estimator, technician, technical equipment
operator,
or sales or technical representative. Instruction and experience in
design,
management, and technical fundamentals of graphic communications are
emphasized.

Total Curriculum Requirements 124-133 hrs1Students interested in pursuing a
MBA should
select the Management Emphasis. The following should be used as
technical
electives: ACC 201, CIS 443, and MAT 220.2May be used as a University
Studies elective.

•Engineering Graphics and Design (Drafting
and Design) A baccalaureate degree in engineering graphics and
design
provides
students with the fundamentals of design principles, computer aided
design,
and commercial/industrial design standards. Graduates will be prepared
to work with engineers and architects in designing, constructing and
manufacturing
the articles required in modern industrial and architectural
corporations.

•Interior Design
A baccalaureate degree in Interior Design
provides students
with the fundamentals of design, design analysis, space planning, the
design
of all interior spaces, and an understanding of related aspects of
environmental
design. In addition, graduates will be able to conduct research and
solve
problems relative to the function and quality of interior design.
Graduates
will be prepared to work with interior designers, architects, and
engineers
in designing interiors for residential and commercial buildings.

This program prepares graduates to enter
positions in
interior design and related areas in
environmental design
and
to work in private business where interior design knowledge is
critical.
With a broad range of skills in technical drawing and CAD,
architectural
drawing, engineering graphics, and designing interiors graduates are
prepared
to work in a variety of architectural construction, and engineering
consulting
firms as interior designers.

•Manufacturing Technology
A baccalaureate degree in Industrial
Supervision provides
students with a broad range of knowledge and skills related to
industry.
Graduates from this program are exposed to the applied aspects of
industrial
processes, production systems, production management, computer
integrated
design, computer aided drafting, manufacturing systems, human relations
and human resource development. The graduates from this program will
generally
work in one of a variety of industries working directly with engineers,
designers, and production personnel as supervisors and technical
support,
utilizing skills in computer numerical control, hydraulics, machine
tool
processes, CAD, CAM, computer integration, industrial automation and
system
integration. Additional skills in electrical systems, accounting,
marketing,
human resource management and business management allows graduates to
work
in a variety of industrial environments.

Industrial Processes Option Courses 24 hrsThese credits may be obtained at West
Kentucky Tech
by successful completion of diploma programs in any of the following
areas:
air conditioning, drafting/architectural drafter, electricity,
electronics,
machine tool technology, drafting/mechanical drafter specialist.

Total Curriculum Requirements 73 hrs

Industrial and Engineering Technology Minor
21 hrs
Program must be approved by an advisor with at
least six
hours of courses at level 300 or above completed in residence at Murray
State University.

Telecommunications Systems Management

Telecommunications
systems are networks of
leading-edge
technologies such as fiber optic systems, satellites, wireless,
telephony,
and cable, which are connected to computers that allow organizations
and
individuals throughout business and industry to communicate
instantaneously
around the world. Telecommunications systems provide the architectural
structure for such activities as electronic commerce, electronic
banking,
video teleconferencing, distance learning, telemedicine, data
interchange,
on-demand video, and a host of other traditional and new uses for
business
and industry.

The Baccalaureate program provides students
specialization
options within the curriculum. Students in the Baccalaureate program
will
have the insight and ability to function in all areas of
Telecommunications
Systems Management (TSM) but will choose a program emphasis that will
support
the aspect of management which interests them most - the physical
system
and its components, the software that drives the system, or the
business
structure and operations that depend on the system. In addition, they
will
be prepared to move on to the Master of Science in Telecommunications
Systems
Management if they so choose.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree and
the Bachelor
of Science Degree in Telecommunications Systems Management are
interdisciplinary
programs drawing upon the strengths of the College of Business and
Public
Affairs and the College of Science, Engineering and Technology. These
programs
which are jointly administered by the two colleges (see page 57 in the
College of Business and Public Affairs section) provide students a
unique
opportunity to develop both technical expertise and management
expertise
in this dynamic field.

Due to the dynamic nature of the field
of telecommunications,
new courses may be developed that may require substitution for existing
courses in the program.

Note: The
Business Technology and E-Business Applications Emphasis is no longer
an
area option, and should have been eliminated before the publication
of
the 2005-2007 Undergraduate Bulletin.
Selected Emphasis 24 hrsChoose one of the methods of completion
below:
1) Choose 24 hours from any of the courses
listed below;
2) Choose one area of emphasis and 12
additional hours;
3) Choose two areas of emphasisWireless Communications Electronics
TSM 321 Wireless Communications
TSM 322 Wireless Communications II
TSM 323 Wireless Mobile Internet
TSM 421 Mobile Satellite Communications

Electives
ACC 308 Accounting Information Systems
MGT 358 Entrepreneurial Business Plan
Development
MKT 475 Marketing Strategies in E-Commerce
or other 300- or 400-level courses as approved
by advisorNote: A maximum of nine hours may be
selected from
courses with a business prefix to include: ACC, BPA, CIS, FIN, MGT,
MKT,
or OSY. Adherence to course prerequisites is critical.

Total Curriculum Requirements 129 hrs1Maximum of three hours Internship
or Cooperative
Education counts toward a degree.

The objectives of the Department of
Mathematics and Statistics
are:
• to prepare its graduates for careers in
science, business,
research, industry and/or teaching;
• to continue its active involvement in the
larger mathematical
community through research and other scholarship;
• to provide students with the mathematical
skills required
for success in a wide variety of other programs within the university;
• to serve a major role in the University
Studies of students;
and
• to provide leadership and service in
strengthening mathematics
education in our service region and beyond.

The department offers a major in mathematics,
an area
in mathematics with secondary certification, a major in mathematics
with
secondary certification, an area in applied mathematics, and an area in
mathematics with a pre-MBA option. In any of these programs the student
will learn mathematics as a fundamental discipline and as an essential
tool in most other disciplines. Mathematics is also quite useful as a
minor
or second major. Additionally, the common awareness that mathematics is
a substantial subject will enhance the prospects of any student who
demonstrates
a facility with the material.

Graduates with a major have gone on to careers
in teaching,
science, and industry. Some have improved their entry level prospects
via
graduate study at Murray State and/or in nationally known Ph.D.
programs.

The area in applied mathematics will prepare
the student
for a career in business, industry, government or academics. The area
consists
of a core of applied mathematics courses and a 18-hour option in a
related
field. Each option contains further mathematical training, computer
programming
experience, and a broad study of a discipline
which illustrates
applications
of mathematics. The program is intentionally flexible and, by its
interdisciplinary
nature, will provide the student with an understanding and experience
in
modeling and solving relative problems.

Electives2 11-16 hrs
(including one course in computer science
selected from
a list approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics)

Total Curriculum Requirements 120 hrs1May be taken as a University
Studies elective.2At least one three-hour free
elective must
be chosen from outside Mathematics and may not be counted as a
University
Studies requirement.

AREA:Mathematics/Secondary
Certification Option (Grades 8-12)

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 27.0101

University Studies Requirements48-67
hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies
Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:
•Communication and Basic Skills:
COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking1
•Science and Mathematics:
MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
•Social Sciences:
PSY 180 General Psychology
•University Studies Electives:
EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development
EDU 103 Issues and Practices of American
Education1
MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry IIINote: Certification requires a grade of B
or better in one English composition course and a C or better
in
a University Studies math course, public speaking, and EDU 103 or
equivalent
course. Additional requirements for admission to teacher education and
student teaching must be met. See advisor and/or Office of Teacher
Education
Services for details.

University Studies selections must include:
•Communication and Basic Skills:
COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking1
•Science and Mathematics:
MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
•Social Sciences:
PSY 180 General Psychology
•University Studies Electives:
EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development
EDU 103 Issues and Practices of American
Education1
MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry IIINote: Certification requires a grade of B
or better in one English composition course and a C or better
in
a University Studies math course, public speaking, and EDU 103 or
equivalent
course. Additional requirements for admission to teacher education and
student teaching must be met. See advisor and/or Office of Teacher
Education
Services for details.

Total Curriculum Requirements 120 hrs1May be taken as a University
Studies elective.2These courses must be approved by
the student's
advisory committee.3The program is very flexible. For
example,
possible options include, but are not limited to, an emphasis in either
Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Physics, Statistics and
Finance,
or Actuarial Science.

The undergraduate programs lead to a Bachelor
of Arts
or Bachelor of Science degree in engineering physics, physics, applied
physics or electrical and telecommunications engineering. These
curricula
are designed to prepare the student for graduate or professional work
in
physics, engineering, teaching and related fields which require men and
women with a broad basic education in physics, mathematics and the
engineering
sciences. The department also offers a minor in physics and a minor in
engineering science.

The Engineering Physics curriculum is
accredited as an
engineering program by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).

NOTE: Requirements for teacher
certification
are established by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
Students are cautioned that changes in these requirements may occur.
For
current information, student should check with an advisor in the
Department
of Adolescent, Career and Special Education and with Teacher Education
Services.

University Studies selections must include:
•Communication and Basic Skills:
COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking1
•Social Sciences:
EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development

Note: Certification requires a grade of
B
or better in one English composition course and a C or better
in
a University Studies math course, public speaking, and EDU 103 or
equivalent
course. Additional requirements for admission to teacher education and
student teaching must be met. See advisor and/or Office of Teacher
Education
Services for details.

Physics Teaching Specialization
The teaching specialization in physics is a
path to Secondary
Certification in Physics, designed to accompany certification in
another
science content area. (All College of Education secondary certification
course requirements must be met.)

Note: Even though this program exceeds
Murray State
University's requirements for a physics minor, in order for a Physics
Minor
to appear on your transcript, a minor must be declared, and all
residential
and graduation requirements must be met.

Requirements for teacher certification are
established
by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. Students are
cautioned
that changes in these requirements may occur. Therefore, for the most
current
information, students should check with an advisor in the College of
Education.

Engineering Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET)

Note: This degree program has been
approved by
the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board as an option for
secondary
education certification in physics. Students seeking certification via
this option must complete the Engineering Physics curriculum and the
courses
required for secondary certification as listed above. For current
information,
student should consult an advisor in the Department of Adolescent,
Career
and Special Education and with Teacher Education Services.

Total Curriculum Requirements 122 hrs1These courses are required and
also fulfill
University Studies requirements.2Technical Electives are to be
chose for PHY/ETE
courses, 300-level and above, or from the list of mathematics depth
electives,
or as approved by department chair.3A list of approved mathematics
depth electives
is available in the Department of Physics and Engineering.4Must be admitted to teacher
education. See
Chapter 5 for requirements.

AREA:Electrical
and Telecommunications Engineering

Bachelor of Science Degree

CIP 14.1001

Offered jointly with the University of
Louisville,
Speed School of Engineering. Students must meet admissions requirements
of the University of Louisville, Speed School of Engineering and also
those
of Murray State University. See the department chair for details.

Total Curriculum Requirements 127-128 hrs1CHE 201, MAT 250, 308, 309, PHY
235 and 236
fulfill University Studies requirements.2Required for area if not taken as
University
Studies elective.3This course may be taught by
University of
Louisville faculty via interactive television.

University Studies selections must include:
•Communication and Basic Skills:
COM 161 Introduction to Public SpeakingNote: See required courses below
before selecting
mathematics and science University Studies electives.

Total Curriculum Requirements 120 hrs1Required for area if not taken as
University
Studies elective.2The technical electives are to be
a coherent
set of courses chosen to supply depth and breadth necessary for the
pursuit
of a particular career objective. The chosen electives must be approved
by a departmental curriculum committee.

AREA:Applied
Physics/Pre-MBA Option

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 40.0801

Students who wish to complete a scientific
course of study
and qualify for admission to Murray State's Master of Business
Administration
program may follow the Applied Physics Curriculum/Pre-MBA option.
Course
requirements are identical to those listed under the Applied Physics
program,
with the exception of technical electives. Technical electives must be
chosen in accordance with MBA admission guidelines, and are as follows:

Physics Minor 22 hrsPHY 235, 236, 255, 256, 370, and nine
additional hours
of approved physics courses numbered 300 and above. PHY 130 and 132 may
be substituted for PHY 235 and 255 with approval from the department
chair.
Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray
State University.

Engineering Science Minor 22 hrs
PHY 240, 259, 264, and 330, plus nine
additional hours
of engineering-related courses approved by an advisor in the Department
of Physics and Engineering. Six hours must be upper-level courses
completed
in residence at Murray State University.